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Sierra Space Opens Astronaut Training Academy to Support Future Space Station
Sierra Space announced its plans yesterday to launch a spaceflight centre and astronaut training academy, which is good news for all of the adults out there who never got to go to space camp as a kid.
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Which Space Tourist Flight Is Right for You?
Are you ready to ditch Earth for the cold blackness of space? Look no further, because there’s a space vacation on tap for you. We’ve considered all possible factors — price, safety, photo opportunities, prestige, and thrill level — to help you determine which of the many space tourist offerings are appropriate for your needs.
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We Finally Know Why a Solar Array on NASA’s Asteroid Probe Failed to Open
In space now for more than three months, the Lucy asteroid explorer is operating normally, save for a solar panel that failed to fully unfurl shortly after launch. Experts with the mission say they’ve identified the problem, but whether they’ll be able to fix it remains an open question.
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Here’s What Could Still Go Wrong With the Webb Space Telescope
The Webb Space Telescope, after years of delays, has finally reached the launch pad. It’s a momentous occasion, but the observatory still needs to go through a complex and unprecedented commissioning process that will require a nerve-wracking six months to complete. The hard part, it would seem, is still to come.